Frogs
Frogs might just be the most underrated pets in the reptile and amphibian hobby. Visually striking, endlessly varied, and surprisingly low maintenance once their enclosure is set up correctly, pet frogs have built a dedicated and passionate community of keepers worldwide.
The range of species available is remarkable. Pacman frogs are chunky, sedentary ambush predators that spend most of their time half-buried in substrate, waiting for prey — they’re incredibly easy to care for and have real character. Red-eyed tree frogs are stunning display animals with vivid green colouration and their iconic crimson eyes, though they’re more delicate and require precise humidity management. White’s tree frogs are the opposite — robust, handleable, and forgiving of minor husbandry variations, making them an excellent first frog. Dart frogs are perhaps the most visually spectacular of all, with their jewel-like colours and active daytime behaviour, though they require bioactive setups and a consistent supply of live microfauna.
One important distinction for new amphibian keepers is that frogs are generally display animals rather than hands-on pets. Their skin is permeable and sensitive to oils and residues on human hands, so handling should be kept to a minimum and always done with clean, damp hands when necessary. That said, watching a well-maintained frog enclosure is a hobby in itself — a bioactive setup with live plants, a waterfall, and active frogs is genuinely beautiful.
Key care considerations vary significantly between species. Some frogs need tropical temperatures and high humidity year-round. Others, like pacman frogs, prefer moderate temperatures and a simple substrate. Diet ranges from crickets and dubia roaches for most species, to live flies and springtails for dart frogs.
Our frog guides cover species selection, enclosure setup, feeding, humidity management, common health issues, and everything you need to keep your frogs thriving long-term.
